We left our dusty, prickle infested bush campsite after the races and decided that a visit to Birdsville is best done away from race time! We headed to Innamincka with a stay at Cordello Downs boasting the largest shearing shed in the country. It was unlike any other shearing shed I have seen. The property is still a working cattle station and although we couldn't camp near it, we found a nice little bush camp a few kilometres down the road. It had been a long da...

After many months of preparation we are two days away from departure. The bags are packed with the lightest gear we can carry and still stay warm in the desert. We are looking forward to escaping from the election beat up and not having to look at or listen to either Rudd or Abbott spuke on about how they will save the country. Need to build up muscles in order to lift 30kg tent onto the roof...First stop Mitchell and a dip in the mineral springs then onto Winto...